If you’ve ever played a mobile game and thought “this would be better with a mouse and keyboard,” Google’sWe have great news for your.
As of Wednesday AndroidUsers in the U.S. have the ability to download and play an assortment of Android games on Windows computers. Google blog post. The feature (which is still in beta) has been available since earlier this year in places like Hong Kong and Korea, but now it’s expanded to the U.S., Canada, Mexico, The Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brazil. And even though it’s a beta, it’s an Offen Beta is available to anyone who wants to try it.
All you need is a Windows 10 PC with 8GB of RAM, 10GB of storage on an SSD, and a GPU that’s “comparable” to Intel UHD Graphics 630, according to the Google Play Games Website. Simply go to that website and click the big green “Get beta” button to download the client and get started. Popular games like Arknights, Asphalt 9 Legends?, and Just Dance NowThese games are available for play on PC.
Games will allow you to save your progress across devices. You can log in to your Google account, play on a PC and then pick up your phone to continue where you left off. (It’d be a real bummer if this weren’t the case, so it’s good that Google thought of that part.)
Yes, these games can be controlled with a keyboard and mouse. Old-school PC gamers will appreciate this feature more than a touchscreen.
This beta feature feels almost like an extension to the Unholy allianceIn 2021, a partnership was formed between Google and Microsoft. It started with the ability of downloading Android apps like TikTok to a Windows 11 machine. Now, it also includes Android gaming on a Microsoft computer. Let’s see what we can do if we play nicely.
Now go, dear reader, and rack up those high scores using way more precise controls than you’d have on a phone.
